Omaha daily bee., 1887-09-29

mind in considering II but simple justice
that the United States should at least grant
a pension Of not less than sla per
three months or more In the military or naval
service of the United States during the war
Of the rebellion and who have been honor
ably DISCHARGED and who are now or who
disability, not the result CT their own vicious
habits, incapitated from the performance of
manual labor. This has been publicly ad.
vOcated and oil men who cared to know have
recently thereu has been heard no
objection to such measures. Because others
have changed their minds the Grand Army
need not therefore change theirs. The paths
In this direction have been straight. The
order has dlverged neither to the right or to
the left. Because comrades need help the
Grand Army will draw closer and closer to
them. They shall not be inmates OF common
phans If the Grand Army can prevent II.
What is asked now in the way OF general
pensions has been asked for years. 1t Is not
demanding too much. Many members are
of the honest opinion that 1t is not enough,
will embrace all who have served a certain
length of time and can show an honorable
discharge, commonly called the service
Pension Bill" General Fairchild said he
was not there to argue against that as an ul.
tiinate measure. lie wished to do nothing to
postpone the coming of the long-coming
day of relief to the suffering. He assured
the members of the Veterans Rights union
that their kindly labors were fully appre-
ciated and congratulated them on their
marked success in the direction of the en-
forcement of laws giving a. preference for
pleased to be able 10 report the 6eneficient
Relief corps The Grand Army did not
fail in the exercise Of q deep and tender
interest in the Society Of the Sons of Neter-
ans.
In conclusion he said in part: We have
not now nor have we at any time since the
war closed had any disposition to open again
he iSs Has SnSs unppy d
selves reopen that dreadf abyss, but we will,
with loyal people north and south, protest
against all attempts which Others may make
to 40 SO by holding up for especial honor and
any manner glOrities the cause of dissensiOn.
With the people of the south we only seek to
continue friendly rivalry long ago entered
upon in an effort to make our beloved land
gent, happy and virtuous. We will rival
them In eXalting all that pertains to and
honors this great union, and In condemning
everything that tends to foster hostile senti-
The position taken by the commander.in-
chief on the pension question was received
with great favor and warm approval. and the
kind but warm conclusion of the address and
hearty response.
Comrade Thomas of Illinois, presented "a
resolution, which was adopted under a sns-
pension of the rules, that a special committee
of seven be appointed and report tn this en-
campment Of the feasibility of accepting the
invitation of the trustees of the Lo san monu-
ment in Chicago for the cooperation of the
| g. A. r.
The commander-ln-chiefa appointed as such
| committee Governor K. |. Alger, of Mchi-
gan; s. s. Burdette, Washington; II. IL.
| Thomas. Illinois; John Q. Robinson. New
| York; j. A. Beaver, Pennsylvania; Hanni-
bal Hamlin, Maine; Charles ID. Mash, Massa-
| chusetts.
On call of the departments great many
| resolutions were received and referred to
committees without delay. Adjourned till
tomorrow.
The Union Veterans Elect Officers.
CLEVELAND, Sept. 2s.-M. A. Dillon, OF
| Washington, was elected commander-in-
chief to-day by the national convention OF
| Union Veterans. William T. Clark, OF
| Cleveland, was chosen first deputy com
mander, and John A. Fulwiler, OF Illinois,
| second deputy commander.